{"product_id":"jacquard-damar-resin","title":"Damar Resin","description":"\u003cp\u003eDamar resin transforms soft beeswax into workable encaustic medium by raising its melting point and adding structural integrity. These raw crystals come directly from trees in the East Indies, requiring melting and straining before use, a straightforward process that gives you control over your medium's consistency and hardness. The resin integrates completely with molten beeswax at 200°F, creating a stable compound that holds texture and resists sagging once cooled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking your own medium means adjusting ratios to match your technique. Higher damar content produces harder surfaces for building relief and dimensional work; lower ratios keep the medium softer for smoother blending. Strain the melted mixture through cheesecloth to remove bark particles and natural impurities inherent to raw tree resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond standard encaustic medium, damar functions in specialized applications: hardening wax for carved surfaces, creating texture pastes, or formulating custom grounds. Encaustic painters working with sculptural techniques or faux bone surfaces particularly value the control that mixing from raw materials provides. You're working with the same resin used for centuries, in its most direct form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacquard","offers":[{"title":"8 oz.","offer_id":47973622153445,"sku":"85354","price":11.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s85354.jpg?v=1761684462","url":"https:\/\/www.texasart.mom\/products\/jacquard-damar-resin","provider":"Texas Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}